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TWGC 17 (135lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Aldo Crespo and Erkki Elastinen. Crespo comes to the cage accompanied by Silent Lucidity. Elastinen comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Cascada - Dangerous kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Aldo Crespo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Erkki Elastinen!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Richard Clark and William Gold.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Crespo gets caught napping as Elastinen dives in and scores a takedown. Crespo manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Crespo (0) vs (2) Elastinen
Elastinen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crespo is keeping the position for now.
Elastinen controlling from the top position.
Elastinen wants to control from the top but Crespo keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elastinen stays in close to Crespo's body and controls the position.
Elastinen trying to control but Crespo is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crespo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Crespo controls Elastinen momentarily but Elastinen frees himself.
Elastinen tries to free his leg and advance position but Crespo is retaining full guard.
Elastinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Crespo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crespo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Crespo working for submissions but it's allowed Elastinen to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elastinen is looking for a kimura but Crespo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Elastinen to get the leverage.
Elastinen wants to pass to mount but Crespo is defending the position.
Crespo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Elastinen is looking for a kimura here.
Crespo has his hands clasped together around Elastinen's back. He's all about the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elastinen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Crespo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Elastinen.
Crespo wants to improve his position but Elastinen is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elastinen wants to pass to mount but Crespo is defending the position.
Crespo is staying active underneath Elastinen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Crespo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Crespo wants to control but Elastinen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Crespo trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Elastinen manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Crespo (0) vs (5) Elastinen
Elastinen moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Crespo has worked his arm free - good work by Crespo!
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Elastinen working away.
Elastinen goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Crespo rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Elastinen's guard! Nice work there by Crespo! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Crespo (2) vs (5) Elastinen
Crespo tries to free his leg and advance position but Elastinen is retaining full guard.
Elastinen is trying to keep Crespo in close.
Elastinen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Crespo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Crespo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Elastinen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Crespo's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Crespo (2) vs (7) Elastinen
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Elastinen wants to control from the top but Crespo keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Crespo is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Crespo (4) vs (7) Elastinen
Elastinen working a defensive guard here.
Elastinen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Crespo is one step ahead there.
Elastinen keeping full guard, as Crespo tries to pass.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Crespo stopping the sweep attempt from Elastinen.
Crespo trying to control the position from guard on top but Elastinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Elastinen trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Elastinen wants to sweep but no luck.
Crespo looking to pass the guard.
Elastinen keeping moving, preventing Crespo from controlling successfully.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Crespo stopping the sweep attempt from Elastinen.
Crespo looking to pass the guard.
Crespo advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Crespo (7) vs (7) Elastinen
Elastinen manages to get back to half guard.
Crespo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Elastinen felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Crespo prevents Elastinen from improving his position.
Crespo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Elastinen tries to roll over but Crespo keeps him under control.
Crespo not doing much here.
Crespo is looking for a kimura but Elastinen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Crespo to get the leverage.
Elastinen is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Elastinen manages to get to full guard.
Crespo wants to control from the top but Elastinen keeps moving.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Elastinen looking for a sweep. Not yet Elastinen, not yet.
Crespo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Elastinen working a defensive guard here.
Crespo drops back, looking for a kneebar! Elastinen looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Elastinen looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Elastinen! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Crespo (7) vs (11) Elastinen
Crespo is not content to let Elastinen control the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Elastinen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Crespo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've been hearing good reports from Crespo's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Elastinen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Crespo, who protects the arm well.
Elastinen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Crespo keeps working.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Elastinen tries for a kimura but Crespo is defending well.
Elastinen tries for a kimura but Crespo is defending well.
Crespo is not content to let Elastinen control the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Elastinen controls the position.
Crespo looks to move to half guard but instead Elastinen has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Crespo (7) vs (13) Elastinen
Crespo is desperately trying to improve his position but Elastinen has a good base and remains in mount.
Crespo is squirming around, avoiding Elastinen's attempts to control the action.
Elastinen is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Elastinen jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Crespo is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Crespo and Elastinen has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Crespo is trying to improve his position.
Elastinen swings around for an armbar but Crespo sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Elastinen's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Crespo (9) vs (13) Elastinen
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crespo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Crespo is working hard here to advance position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Elastinen wins on points by 13 to 9.
Our winner, Erkki Elastinen, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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